Money Talks -- May 20, 2017

Published: May 22, 2017, 9 p.m.

This week on "Money Talks," Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, joins Bil Lako, CFP®, and Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, to discuss consumer prices, residential construction, industrial production and the market’s reaction to turbulence in Washington. D.J. brings to the table a case study about a young couple who are receiving advice to pay off their home as soon as possible. D.J. and Bil explain the advantages of carrying a mortgage and Troy compares their borrowing rate to the possible return they could get in the market. The hosts also answer listeners’ questions on Technology’s effect on the oil industry, what constitutes college costs, having additional insurance beyond Medicare and stock holding Foot Locker.